Is it easy to add a solid state drive later on by myself? or it is a complicated procedure??
17750
it's very easy.open the cover then you can see SSD slot.install up ,that fine
17751
I personally don't know as I haven't tried to add an SSD. It appears that the bottom of the laptop can be opened up by removing a few screws. I assume there would be an open slot for the additional SSD or HD once the bottom cover is removed.
17752
You'll have to take off the bottom of the laptop, 6 screws. There are 2 hard drive bays, so you can put anything you like in the 2ndary one. I'd rate the difficulty of adding a hard drive on this at around 2 on a scale of 0-10, 10 being very hard.
364524
If your drive has an mSATA, then it's OK. You can also get a SATA to USB adapter to get the data out.
468547
I just added an SSD in the m2 slot and used imaging software to clone the drive. In my experience with Windows 8, it actually stores the Windows 8 key in the BIOS, so it will install with the correct key by itself (only with computers shipped with Windows 8).
740288
Pretty easy to do I placed Ina 128 sad from Kingston ... I believe any ssd on the market is compatible
1630039
Yes, you can replace the hard drive with a solid state. You cannot have both. There is only one slot for a hard drive.
922420
You can..bit you will be better of if you install windows and your most common used applications either on an internal SSD (best option) or an external flash drive. The system will be faster this way, and you can use your external 2TB for storing everything else.
1841183
I did install myself. I am not a computer wiz, but just know some basics. I think it is fairly easy. After installing, I copied my startup to this drive and told my computer to use this hard drive to start up. It worked and has worked ever since.
1122053
You cannot put one in there, I suggest you buy a USB 3.0 HDD case to make an external HDD. I also suggest that you put a SSD (Solid State Drive) in replacing the HDD. This will increase the speed of loading Windows 8. When you buy the SSD, you want to put the drive that is in there in the external HDD Case. 128GB Samsung Electronics MZ-7PD128BW 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch 128GB SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive this is the best one you can buy for your system. Windows 8 loads on my system (same as yours) in between 10-30 seconds. With this it would be between 5-15 seconds. You cannot put one in there, I suggest you buy a USB 3.0 HDD case to make an external HDD. I also suggest that you put a SSD (Solid State Drive) in replacing the HDD. This will increase the speed of loading Windows 8. When you buy the SSD, you want to put the drive that is in there in the external HDD Case. 128GB Samsung Electronics MZ-7PD128BW 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch 128GB SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive this is the best one you can buy for your system. Windows 8 loads on my system (same as yours) in between 10-30 seconds. With this it... » Read More You cannot put one in there, I suggest you buy a USB 3.0 HDD case to make an external HDD. I also suggest that you put a SSD (Solid State Drive) in replacing the HDD. This will increase the speed of loading Windows 8. When you buy the SSD, you want to put the drive that is in there in the external HDD Case. 128GB Samsung Electronics MZ-7PD128BW 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch 128GB SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive this is the best one you can buy for your system. Windows 8 loads on my system (same as yours) in between 10-30 seconds. With this it would be between 5-15 seconds. « Show Less
716593
I used an mSATA Bullet Proof 4 Solid State Drive 128gb purchased also on Amazon. I run my OS and programs from it while using the conventional drive for storage. Both operate concurrently.
1546701
I wouldn't do that. I'd use Carbon Copy Cloner to clone your drive first. If you can.
2093357
You can purchase with or without the HDD or SSD drive. I orrdered without a drive and install my own 250GB HDD.
1853353
Backup your vital files, and do a clean install. Aka... boot from the server disc, format the drive, and use it as a server os, not a workstation. Installing over something is not really a viable path, in my humble opinion. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/install-configure-2.aspx
906191
The system memory is soldered to the logic board. It is not user upgrade able. The solid state drive is interchangeable/upgradeable.
2217139
Yes sir you can. Although this is possible, working with the internal hardware of any laptop can be sensitive work due to the obvious, you don't want to harm your machine! There are two courses of action I would suggest regarding this matter. 1) Bring your machine with your additional purchased SSD to a local PC workshop near you and get an estimate from them on how much it would cost to have a professional install (I would not send my machine out of state via mail to have it worked on due to shipping fees, insurance etc... 2) Research the matter online through you tube videos and forums and such, until you feel comfortable with the process and idea of doing it yourself (this is NOT an impossible feat by a long shot!) Here is one such video -&gt; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUJ7r2Ir4GU Of course there are other methods of action but these are the two that I would suggest.
2089342
I don't have any experience with either of these programs, but being that it is solid state and 1Tb you should not have any storage problems. Sorry I could not be of more help.
760796
I don't know the answer, I would suggest Dell should answer that. Or look for a model that has native solid state drive.
195814
Yes there is plenty of space for an additional drive. As long as the Solid State Drive is SATA you should be fine.